Queensland Positive People

What Queensland Positive People does

Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a community-led, peer-based non-profit organization founded on February 26, 1989, that delivers HIV support, advocacy, and testing services to people living with HIV across Queensland, Australia. Headquartered in East Brisbane, QPP operates a portfolio of programs anchored by two core pillars: the Life+ Program, which provides peer navigation, case management, emergency funding, legal support, and aged care navigation, and the RAPID Testing Program, which delivers point-of-care HIV and STI testing through clinics, mobile outreach, and free postal HIV self-test kits. The organization also runs community initiatives including Better Connect+ (social connection), PALS (Alcohol and Other Drugs support), The Hope Fund (emergency financial assistance), the SNACK Podcast (aged care workforce education), and the iLearn HIV Stigma Module, alongside resources such as The Facts booklets and the 2025 HIV Disclosure Guide co-produced with the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre.

The organization's service model is built on peer-led support delivered by staff and volunteers with lived experience of HIV, complemented by digital tools including telehealth, self-test kit distribution, and online learning platforms. Technologically, QPP relies on point-of-care clinical diagnostic equipment for the RAPID program, digital health platforms for remote support and self-test kit logistics, and standard web-based content delivery; it does not operate a proprietary software platform or AI-enabled tooling.

QPP is funded primarily through Queensland Health and Australian government health program grants, with marginal revenue from merchandise sales (I AM HUMAN products, World AIDS Day items) and donations. All direct services to people living with HIV are provided free of charge, with the organization funded as a commissioned community partner under Queensland's HIV prevention and support framework. QPP is governed by an independent Board, is registered as a non-profit, and operates strategic partnerships with NAPWHA, AFAO/Health Equity Matters, Queensland Health, and HALC to align advocacy, policy, and service delivery across the state.

Name

Queensland Positive People

Legal name

Queensland Positive People

Website

https://qpp.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland Positive People is a community-led non-profit founded in 1989 that provides free peer-led HIV support, peer navigation, point-of-care HIV/STI testing, aged care navigation, and community programs to people living with HIV across Queensland, Australia.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services / HIV Support

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

Keywords

• HIV support services
• Peer navigation programs
• Community health advocacy
• HIV testing services
• Sexual health education

Headquarters

HQ city

East Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: Primary funding from Queensland Health and Australian government health programs supporting HIV prevention, treatment, and community support services.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of I AM HUMAN merchandise, World AIDS Day products, and resources with proceeds supporting social connection programs for people living with HIV.
3. Resource Distribution: Free educational resources, guides, and support materials distributed to community members, funded through organizational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queensland Positive People is a community-led non-profit organization providing peer-led HIV support services, HIV/STI testing, advocacy, and social connection programs for people living with HIV in Queensland, Australia. Core offerings include the Life+ Program (peer navigation, case management, emergency funding, legal support, aged care navigation) and the RAPID Testing Program (clinic-based testing, outreach testing, HIV self-test kits). All services are provided free of charge to clients, funded primarily through Queensland Health and Australian government grants.

Product overview

Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a community health organization providing peer-led advocacy and support services for people living with HIV in Queensland. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around three core service pillars: the Life+ Program for HIV support (offering peer navigation, case management, emergency funding, legal support, and aged care navigation), the RAPID Testing Program for HIV/STI testing (with clinic-based, outreach, and self-test kit options), and various community initiatives including Better Connect+ for social connection, PALS for alcohol and drug support, and The Hope Fund for emergency financial assistance. QPP also provides extensive educational resources including The Facts booklets, the iLearn HIV Stigma Module, and the SNACK podcast for aged care workers. The organization maintains a merchandise shop selling I AM HUMAN branded items and free resources, with proceeds supporting social connection programs for people living with HIV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RAPID: HIV/STI Testing program offering safe, judgement-free testing services throughout Queensland
• Life+
• Better Connect+
• PALS - Positive AOD Life Support
• SNACK Podcast
• Hi - Ending HIV Stigma
• Planet Positive
• The Hope Fund

Products and services

• Life+ Program A comprehensive HIV support program providing peer navigation, case management, emergency funding, legal support, and aged care navigation services for people living with HIV in Queensland.
• RAPID HIV/STI Testing Program Innovative HIV/STI testing program offering clinic-based testing, outreach testing, and HIV self-test kit distribution for Queensland residents, providing same-day results via point-of-care diagnostic technology.
• Better Connect+ Social connection program offering activities and events for people living with HIV in Queensland, designed to combat social isolation and build community across regional areas.
• PALS - Positive AOD Life Support Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) support program providing harm reduction resources and support for people living with HIV who experience substance use challenges.
• The Hope Fund Emergency financial assistance program providing crisis support funds for people living with HIV in Queensland facing financial hardship.
• Aged Care Navigation Program Specialized navigation service helping older people living with HIV access appropriate aged care services, support, and aged care workforce training.
• Peer Navigation Service Peer-led support service where people with lived experience of HIV provide guidance, treatment navigation, and emotional support to individuals living with HIV in Queensland.
• HIV Self-Test Kits Free postal HIV self-testing kits distributed to Queensland residents for private at-home testing with support and follow-up pathways.
• QPP Shop Online merchandise store selling I AM HUMAN branded items, World AIDS Day ribbons, and free educational resources, with proceeds supporting QPP programs.
• Social Groups Program Regular facilitated social groups including Women's Social Group, Transgender and Diverse Social Group, Born Positive Group, Multicultural Social Group, and general social events for people living with HIV across Queensland.
• HIV Disclosure Guide Updated 2025 guide co-produced with the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) providing guidance on HIV disclosure and the law in Queensland for people living with HIV.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAPWHA (National Association of People with HIV Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for policy advocacy, research collaboration, and national campaigns including National Day of Women Living with HIV. QPP participates in NAPWHA-led initiatives and contributes to national HIV advocacy.
• AFAO (Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations / Health Equity Matters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the national federation for HIV policy, advocacy, and community education. QPP participates in AFAO-organized events and campaigns including MPXV community forums.
• Positive WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting women-specific resources and information for women living with HIV in Queensland.
• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health department partnership providing funding and strategic alignment for Queensland HIV prevention, treatment, and support services.
• COTA QueenslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Better Connect+ program supporting social connection and activities for older people living with HIV.
• HALC (HIV/AIDS Legal Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership producing the QPP & HALC HIV Disclosure Guide to support people living with HIV with legal and disclosure information.
• RAPID Testing NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationPoint-of-care testing service delivery partnership for HIV and STI testing across Queensland community settings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Living Positive Victoria: Victoria's community-based HIV organisation, peer-led and focused on people living with HIV. Operates peer support, social connection, peer navigation, and stigma-reduction activities at the same level as QPP, making it a closely comparable state-level peer.
• Thorne Harbour Health: Largest community-controlled HIV and LGBTI health organisation in Victoria, delivering peer support, clinical services, counselling, and health promotion across HIV, STI, and broader sexual health. Direct peer in HIV peer-led service delivery and community health model.
• WAAC (Western Australian AIDS Council): Western Australia's community-based HIV/STI and LGBTI health organisation providing peer support, testing, counselling, and education. Closely comparable in scope, peer-led philosophy, and state-level remit to QPP.
• Bobby Goldsmith Foundation: Australia's longest-running HIV charity, providing financial assistance, case management, and support services to people living with HIV. Directly comparable to QPP's Hope Fund, case management, and emergency support offerings.
• Positive Life NSW: Community-led HIV peer support and advocacy organisation for people living with HIV in New South Wales. Direct state-level counterpart to QPP, offering peer navigation, information, events, and advocacy under a similar non-profit, lived-experience-led model.
• NTAHC (Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis C Council): Northern Territory's community HIV and hepatitis C organisation, providing peer support, health promotion, and outreach. Comparable small-team, community-led, geographically dispersed service model to QPP.
• SAMESH (South Australia Mobilisation + Empowerment for Sexually Health Communities): South Australian HIV and sexual health community organisation providing peer support, education, and harm reduction services. Comparable peer-led HIV/sexual health community model serving a state-level population.
• TasCAHRD (Tasmania Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases): Tasmania's community-based HIV and hepatitis C organisation, offering peer support, education, and advocacy. Analogous small-state, peer-led HIV service model to QPP.

Broad incumbents

• NAPWHA (National Association of People with HIV Australia): National peak body representing people living with HIV in Australia. QPP partners with NAPWHA on national advocacy and policy initiatives; NAPWHA is a broader incumbent working in the same community-led HIV space.
• AFAO (Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations / Health Equity Matters): National peak body for the Australian HIV community response, providing policy, advocacy, and federation leadership. QPP is a member organisation; AFAO operates at the national rather than state level and is the broad incumbent partner in the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qpp_plus
• Facebookfacebook.com/124831200924508
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queensland-positive-people
• Instagraminstagram.com/queensland_positive_people

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